Mikita Brottman is an acclaimed nonfiction author, psychoanalyst, and professor whose work explores the darker and more complicated corners of human behavior. Her books include A Double Life, Guilty Creatures, Couple Found Slain, and An Unexplained Death, a Gold Dagger Award finalist. With professional experience in forensic psychiatric facilities and the Maryland prison system, Brottman brings a unique psychological perspective to true crime. Rather than simply asking who committed a crime and how they did it, she digs deeper into the relationships, obsessions, motivations, and emotional dynamics that can exist beneath the surface. Her newest book, A Double Life: The Anatomy of a Premeditated Murder, coming September 29, 2026 from Citadel Books, examines the shocking 2015 murder of Florida physician Teresa Sievers. What initially appeared to be a burglary gone wrong ultimately revealed a much more complicated story involving marriage, obsession, friendship, betrayal, and the intense bond between Mark Sievers and his childhood best friend. In our conversation, Brottman discusses what drew her to the Sievers case, the psychological complexities surrounding the people involved, and why the most compelling true-crime stories often go far beyond the crime itself. We also explore her approach to writing about real people and real violence, and what happens when the neat explanations we want from a murder case don't necessarily exist. Buy A Double Life: The Anatomy of a Premeditated Murder Now! Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0806545569?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 Barnes & Noble - https://barnesandnoble.sjv.io/c/128773/1894547/22009?subId1=PRHEFFDF5A7F1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2F%3Fean%3D9780806545561 Books A Million - https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-8373827-10747236?SID=PRHEFFDF5A7F1--9780806545561&url=https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9780806545561 Learn More about Dr. Mikita Brottman - https://mikitabrottman.com/ -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
